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KDN 18L

1973 Honda CB250

Gold Petrol 250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,339 mi
Last recorded27,339 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2020
Typical for 1973 Honda CB25018,380 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKDN 18L
MakeHonda
ModelCB250
Year1973
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine250cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2020 27,339 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,506 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 26,483 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Front tyre fitted directional arrow wrong way round. (4.1.2e)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 26,067 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 25,572 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 24,585 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,474 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 24,070 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 23,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 23,502 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 23,400 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 23,400 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 23 May 2007 23,112 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,699 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Honda CB250?

Based on 27,783 MOT tests across 3,466 vehicles.

82.7%
Pass Rate
543
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
3,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 378
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 287
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 274
Drive chain excessively loose 193
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 175
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KDN 18L is a 1973 Honda CB250 in Gold with a 250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1973 Honda CB250 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 18,380 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda CB250 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 378 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KDN 18L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda CB250 typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 53 years old, this Honda CB250 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KDN 18L?

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What year was KDN 18L registered?

KDN 18L is a 1973 Honda CB250, first registered on 25 June 1973.

Is KDN 18L safe to buy?

The MOT history for KDN 18L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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